Medical Terminology - Combo 5 Flashcards

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What does the term 'glomerul/o' refer to?

glomerulus

What is the meaning of 'gloss/o'?

tongue

What do 'gluc/o', 'glyc/o', and 'glycos/o' signify?

glucose; sugar

What does 'glycogen/o' refer to?

glycogen; animal starch Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'gnos/o'?

knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What does 'gon/o' mean?

seed Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'gonad/o'?

sex glands Signup and view all the answers

What does 'goni/o' stand for?

angle Signup and view all the answers

What does 'granul/o' refer to?

granule(s) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'gynec/o' signify?

woman; female Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'hallucin/o'?

hallucination Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hem/o' or 'hemat/o' mean?

blood Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hemoglobin/o' refer to?

hemoglobin Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hepat/o' signify?

liver Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'herni/o'?

hernia Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hidr/o' mean?

sweat Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hist/o' or 'histi/o' stand for?

tissue Signup and view all the answers

What does 'home/o' signify?

sameness; unchanging; constant Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'hormon/o'?

hormone Signup and view all the answers

What does 'humer/o' mean?

humerus (upper arm bone) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hydr/o' signify?

water Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'hypn/o'?

sleep Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hypophys/o' refer to?

pituitary gland Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hyster/o' mean?

uterus; womb Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'iatr/o'?

physician; treatment Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ichthy/o' signify?

dry; scaly Signup and view all the answers

What does 'idi/o' mean?

unknown; individual; distinct Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'ile/o'?

ileum Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ili/o' signify?

ilium Signup and view all the answers

What does 'immun/o' mean?

immune; protection; safe Signup and view all the answers

What does 'inguin/o' stand for?

groin Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'insulin/o'?

insulin (pancreatic hormone) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'iod/o' mean?

iodine Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ion/o' signify?

ion; to wander Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'ir/o' or 'irid/o'?

iris (colored portion of eye) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'is/o' stand for?

same; equal Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'isch/o'?

to hold back; back Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ischi/o' mean?

ischium (part of hip bone) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'jaund/o' signify?

yellow Signup and view all the answers

What does 'jejun/o' mean?

jejunum Signup and view all the answers

What does 'kal/i' signify?

potassium Signup and view all the answers

What does 'kary/o' mean?

nucleus Signup and view all the answers

What does 'kerat/o' signify?

cornea; hard, horny tissue Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ket/o' or 'keton/o' mean?

ketones; acetones Signup and view all the answers

What does 'kines/o' or 'kinesi/o' signify?

movement Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'klept/o'?

to steal Signup and view all the answers

What does 'kyph/o' mean?

humpback Signup and view all the answers

What does 'labi/o' signify?

lip Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'lacrim/o'?

tear; tear duct; lacrimal duct Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Terminology Key Terms

Glomerul/o: Refers to the glomerulus, a network of capillaries involved in filtration in the kidneys.
Gloss/o: Relates to the tongue, which aids in speech and digestion.
Gluc/o, Glyc/o, Glycos/o: Pertains to glucose and sugars, crucial for energy production in the body.
Glycogen/o: Indicates glycogen, a stored form of glucose and an important energy reserve in animals.
Gnos/o: Denotes knowledge, often linked to the understanding of medical conditions.
Gon/o: Refers to seed, commonly associated with reproduction.
Gonad/o: Relates to sex glands (testes and ovaries), responsible for hormone production and gamete formation.
Goni/o: Pertains to angles, often used in measurements within body mechanics.
Granul/o: Refers to granules, small particles often found in blood cells or other biological materials.
Gynec/o: Indicates woman or female, commonly used in reproductive health contexts.
Hallucin/o: Related to hallucinations, perceptions occurring in absence of an external stimulus.
Hem/o, Hemat/o: Refers to blood, central to the circulatory system and overall body function.
Hemoglobin/o: Pertains to hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells responsible for oxygen transport.
Hepat/o: Relates to the liver, a vital organ for metabolism and detoxification.
Herni/o: Refers to hernias, which occur when an organ pushes through the tissue or muscle that holds it in place.
Hidr/o: Indicates sweat, an important bodily fluid for thermoregulation.
Hist/o, Histi/o: Relates to tissues, the building blocks of organs and systems in the body.
Home/o: Denotes sameness or constancy, often associated with homeostasis in physiological processes.
Hormon/o: Refers to hormones, chemical messengers that regulate various bodily functions.
Humer/o: Indicates the humerus, the bone of the upper arm.
Hydr/o: Pertains to water, essential for most biological functions.
Hypn/o: Relates to sleep, a critical state for recovery and health.
Hypophys/o: Indicates the pituitary gland, often referred to as the "master gland" of the endocrine system.
Hyster/o: Relates to the uterus, also known as the womb, where fetal development occurs.
Iatr/o: Refers to physician or treatment, reflecting the medical profession.
Ichthy/o: Indicates dryness or scaliness, often descriptive of skin conditions.
Idi/o: Pertains to unknown or individual specifics, especially in medical conditions.
Ile/o: Refers to the ileum, the last part of the small intestine involved in absorption.
Ili/o: Indicates the ilium, a part of the hip bone important in pelvic structure.
Immun/o: Relates to immunity and protection from diseases.
Inguin/o: Refers to the groin area, significant in anatomy and pathology contexts.
Insulin/o: Pertains to insulin, a hormone vital for regulating blood sugar levels.
Iod/o: Indicates iodine, an essential nutrient for thyroid function.
Ion/o: Refers to ions, charged particles important in physiology.
Ir/o, Irid/o: Relates to the iris, the colored part of the eye controlling pupil size.
Is/o: Indicates sameness or equality, often used in comparative medical terminology.
Isch/o: Refers to holding back, often associated with blood flow restrictions.
Ischi/o: Indicates the ischium, a component of the hip bone.
Jaund/o: Denotes yellow, often associated with liver disorders and jaundice.
Jejun/o: Refers to the jejunum, the middle section of the small intestine.
Kal/i: Pertains to potassium, crucial for cellular function and heart health.
Kary/o: Indicates the nucleus, the control center of the cell containing genetic material.
Kerat/o: Refers to the cornea and hard or horny tissue, significant in eye health.
Ket/o, Keton/o: Relates to ketones, byproducts of fat metabolism, especially in diabetes.
Kines/o, Kinesi/o: Indicates movement, often used in contexts involving biomechanics.
Klept/o: Refers to stealing, typically used in psychological contexts (kleptomania).
Kyph/o: Relates to humpback, often describing a specific spinal curvature.
Labi/o: Indicates lips, important in speech and food intake.
Lacrim/o: Refers to tears or the tear duct, essential for eye lubrication and protection.

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Test your knowledge of medical terminology with this set of flashcards focusing on roots from glomerul/o to lacrim/o. Each card presents a medical term alongside its definition to help reinforce your understanding. Perfect for students in medical studies or anyone interested in learning medical vocabulary.